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Actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently spoke candidly on the respect not given to her claim-to-fame series, ‘Girlfriends.’ Does she have a point?Black sitcoms have always held a special place in …
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Showcasing historically Black colleges and universities on the hardwood has become a must for several broadcasters, from BET to HBCU GO. The ESPN broadcaster has yet to reveal where exactly …
Members of two Penn State fraternities face charges in a drug-trafficking sting operation that included packaging, distribution and hazing.At a time when most universities are preparing for incoming freshman, the …
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Pre-Hispanic human skull adorned with turquoise mosaic Photo: Gerardo Peña, INAHA Mixtec human skull adorned with turquoise, shell, jadeite and quartz, displayed for over six decades at the Wereldmuseum in …
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Sekyiwa Shakur says her family’s history in America has shaped its expectations as Duane “Keffe D” Davis stands trial nearly 30 years after her brother’s death.Tupac Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, …
Broadway star Maya Boyd has been cast as Storm in the upcoming X-Men film and social media is responding with various opinions on the news.Actress Maya Boyd will take on …
Mayor Darren Bryant was attending a resident’s birthday celebration when gunfire erupted shortly after midnight.Robbins, Ill., Mayor Darren Bryant was grazed by a bullet during a shooting at a local …
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The gorgeous island offers plenty of sun, beaches and relaxation. It also offers plenty to center oneself and detatch from the world.It had been years since I’d meditated—work, errands, lit …
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The former couple attended Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding just weeks after announcing their split.Nic Vansteenberghe had a chance to shut down the speculation, he chose not to.A day …
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October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Porsha Williams opened up about her ongoing tension with Kelli Ferrell during RHOA’s latest season, plus what fans can expect next season.Porsha …
August 17, 2026Shields and Scott became the first women’s boxing match to headline an event at State Farm Arena.Claressa Shields reclaimed two middleweight world titles with a sixth-round stoppage of …
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The city said the comments “do not reflect the values, policies, or position” of Roanoke Rapids.The wife of a North Carolina mayor is facing backlash after posting a lengthy Facebook …
August 17, 2026Half of Americans are living check to checkHalf of Americans living paycheck to paycheck say a one-week delay in pay would cause major financial hardship, highlighting the strain …
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A still from Tianyi Zheng’s A Station That Never Sleeps (2026), which was part of the Para Site exhibition Courtesy of the artistAs the Hong Kong non-profit Para Site marks …
In commemorating the birthday of political activist Marcus Garvey, we also look at the influence of his red, green & black Pan-African Flag.At the center of the civil rights movement …
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